Blansko from A to Z. Z is for….

by ordernorainbows on June 8, 2013

Zamek. There are two types of “castle” in the Czech Republic. The first one, called a Hrad but pronounced Hrat, is basically a fortress. Built on a hill or in another strategic location, for defensive purposes. The other type is a Zamek, which is more of a chateau, or stately home type of castle. Blansko’s castle is a Zamek, built during the renaissance. I have yet to find it open for visitors, so can only post photos of the outside.

Z is also for Zwonko, which is either the name of the street artist or the character which can be seen all over town. I’ve started to look out for him whenever I see an abandoned building or long concrete wall

So that’s Blansko from A to Z, as I see it, based on my experience of living here since September 2012.